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I thought I could do it. I really did. I thought that with just one small 5K under my belt I could place in my age group in Iowa’s largest race, the Bix 7. Oh man, I put so much thought and planning into doing this. But when my Garmin informed me of my time for that third mile - much of which was downhill - reality splattered into me like the onslaught from an angry starling above. I was not able to maintain the pace I’d wanted. Indeed, given how I was already starting to

That finish line at the Bix 7 always seems closer than it really is! It’s January 17, 2025. Do you know your racing calendar for this...

Who doesn’t like to hang out with the Cool Kids? I certainly do. Not only do they make whatever I'm doing seem as though it's the best...

Not too long ago, someone asked me why I have a running coach, wondering if shaving a few seconds off a race time is actually worth it. ...